Big B’s Southern Collard Greens
Big B’s Southern Collard Greens braise low and slow with ham hocks until the leaves turn silky and the pot likker becomes rich, tangy, and gently spicy. A kiss of cider vinegar and red pepper balances the smoky depth, making it a comforting side for Sunday dinners, holiday spreads, or any time you crave soulful greens.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Big B’s Southern Collard Greens, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the chicken stock into a large pot. Add the ham hocks, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, vinegar, black pepper, and enough water to cover the ham hocks. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 hours to make the broth.
- 2
Take the ham hocks out of the broth. Pull the meat from the hocks. Stir the meat and collard greens into the broth. Simmer until the greens reach your preferred texture, 1 to 5 hours. Season with salt and serve with hot sauce.
- Calories 3229.1 kcal High 161%
- Protein 519.84 g Good Source 1040%
- Carbohydrate 28.31 g 10%
- Total Fat 117.84 g High 151%
- Saturated Fat 41.76 g High 209%
- Trans Fat 1.06 g High --
- Cholesterol 1779.63 mg High 593%
- Sodium 39507.2 mg High 1718%
- Dietary Fiber 1.42 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 24.77 g --
- Added Sugars 1.42 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 242.76 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 38.22 mg Good Source 212%
- Potassium 6968.13 mg Good Source 148%
- Vitamin A 342.9 mcg Good Source 38%
- Vitamin C 1.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Big B's Southern Collard Greens is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 3229.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Big B’s Southern Collard Greens made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Chicken Stock, Collard Greens. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Big B’s Southern Collard Greens?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 3229.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Big B’s Southern Collard Greens easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Big B’s Southern Collard Greens healthy?
- Big B’s Southern Collard Greens has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 3229.1 calories and 519.84 g of protein, or 1040% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 39507.2 mg (1718% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 41.76 g (209% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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